LUNG CANCER

Lung Cancer - Stages
During the last decade, an exciting new modality, whole-body positron emission test (PET), came into use to help stage lung cancer.  It is a form of nuclear study that includes an injection of radioactive substance into the body where it is concentrated in  cancerous sites, which are then more readily detectable.  It appears to be very valuable in diagnosing and staging lung cancer and, in the United States, has now been accepted for reimbursement in investigating this disease.  In addition, it appears useful in differentiating benign from malignant lesions when investigating a solitary pulmonary nodule. 

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Incidence and Risk Factors
Types of Lung Cancer
Staging
Radiotherapy
Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy
Image Fusion Treatment Planning
Side Effects

For more information see:
San Diego CyberKnife Center - Lung Cancer